1. To keep a consistent speed or rhythm, especially in music, sports, or work
The conductor asked the orchestra to maintain tempo throughout the piece.
O maestro pediu à orquestra para manter o tempo durante toda a peça.
2. To sustain a steady pace or rate of activity without acceleration or deceleration
The runner needs to maintain tempo to finish the marathon successfully.
O corredor precisa manter o tempo para terminar a maratona com sucesso.
3. To continue at the current speed of progress or development
We must maintain tempo on this project to meet the deadline.
Devemos manter o tempo neste projeto para cumprir o prazo.